Question
What is growth hormone? Is it a hormone? Does it have a significant effect on a child’s height?
Answer
Growth hormone, although called a “hormone,” does not produce the same side effects as corticosteroids or sex hormones in terms of its source, chemical structure, or physiological and pharmacological effects. So, what exactly is growth hormone? Growth hormone (Human Growth Hormone, hGH) is a peptide hormone secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland, composed of 191 amino acids.